They will be a bit whiter as the standard xenons are yellowish. But 5k has no boy racer blue. You could try the warm white colour - these are light brighter halogens and dont make the xenons look so yellow.
Boot light the 12 led module - again i go for warm white but some prefer cool white
Member Since: 24 Sep 2008
Location: Coventry
Posts: 9
Well, after reading this thread (and noticing one of my side lights had gone) i decided to bite-the-bullet and upgrade to the LEDs from HIDS4U. Piccys below.....think they look great!
Before (standard LR spec):
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Now (with Extreme Power 2W 6000k LEDs):
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I also decided to buy the 4000K replacement bulbs for the 2-off map lights in the cabin (inc a 3000K 30 LED for the centre light), and a 3000K 12 LED light for the boot space. They are a doddle to fit, and look fantastic! So much better than the originals (pics to follow). Thanks to HIDS4U for such great service and speedy delivery
Deciding which other bulbs to swap-out next
9th Oct 2011 2:01 pm
bbutler7
Member Since: 24 Sep 2008
Location: Coventry
Posts: 9
As an update to my previous post.....got in the Disco this morning and cant believe how bright the new centre 30-LED light is.....its SOOOOO much better than the original (even if it does look like a football stadium light).
If i have all 3 front roof lights on at once i need my shades
10th Oct 2011 5:54 am
hensoni
Member Since: 01 Oct 2007
Location: Sleepy Somerset
Posts: 576
Update to my post:
I've settled on a 12 LED package for the middle row domelight. The 30 LED package is simply too bright for back there. The 13Long LED bulb replacement does well back there too.
If you want the definition of bright... I replaced the single 10W festoon candle in the cargo bay of my VW T5 with a TWIN 30 LED package. It's like having mains lighting back there! Club missing my D3
10th Oct 2011 3:36 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1038
Lollipop Lady stopped me today to tell me my NR side light is out .........so time to upgrade.
In trawling through the 21 pages of this thread I can't find many references to a reversing light upgrade.
My reversing camera isn't great in the dark so would a reversing light upgrade help out with this??
Any ideas???
22nd Nov 2011 12:27 am
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
I have two new spare LED side light bulbs bought from HIDS4U if you are interested
22nd Nov 2011 12:47 am
hids4u
Member Since: 12 Apr 2009
Location: Leeds
Posts: 1155
some links for the products to save you all looking
Member Since: 15 Nov 2011
Location: Kendal
Posts: 27
Thanks ian
Just about to place an order but the good old diesel work van needs new side lights could you tell me what i need? Its a 2008 Renault Trafic!
To confirm your last post ive got 2 x 501 LED for side and number plate lights
1 x 30 LED & 2 X 12 LED for interior.
All in my basket ready to go!!!
23rd Nov 2011 6:57 pm
AlexJ
Member Since: 20 Jun 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 21
Hi Ian,
I have just fitted some 12 LED panels in my D4, very good too! I will get some of the long 13 LEDs when they come back in stock in warm white.
I have a question for you though. I have also fitted some 30 and 25 LED panels to my previously woefully lit Vito van, the bright white panels in the rear have a single LED lit even when turned off, the warn white one in the front doesn't though.
Do you have any ideas as to what iI could do to stop this?
Regards
Alex
23rd Nov 2011 7:36 pm
Gworks
Member Since: 06 Nov 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 34
Just fitted my side light bulbs today - well impressed! Matches the Bi Xeons so much better. I went for the 5000k and pleased I did.
So I've now ordered the 12 LED ones to replace my puddle lights.
So pleased I found this site as I used to have spare money - not anymore!
Regards
Graham
23rd Nov 2011 7:51 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
Just the remote FB heater to go then
23rd Nov 2011 7:56 pm
Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Posts: 262
Just ordered some sidelights for my D3, thanksNick
2009 D3 SE
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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